What are Chew Stixx Jr.?
Chew Stixx Jr.
are innovative oral motor devices
designed to provide a resilient, non-food, chewable surface for practicing
biting and chewing skills. Chew Stixx
Jr. have been designed to be used with the new Jaw Rehabilitation Program to develop jaw motion for biting and chewing
skills.
Chew Stixx Jr.
offer a safe, non-toxic surface for developing biting and chewing skills. Chew Stixx Jr. are latex-free and lead-free. In addition, they do not
contain PVC or phthalates and are FDA approved.
Who uses them?
Chew Stixx Jr. are offered to children and
adults as a safe and effective tool for practicing biting and chewing skills. This
is why chew Stixx jr. are constructed of high quality nontoxic materials so
they will not cause harm if ingested.
Speech Pathologists and Speech Therapists use Chew Stixx Jr. in treatment of individuals who are developing initial oral motor skills, or rehabilitating the jaw after surgery, trauma or stroke. Youngsters seeking additional proprioceptive input into the jaw may also
like biting on Chew Stixx Jr.
Most recently chew
Stixx Jr. have been introduced into
the autism community as a form of therapy to aid those affected with Sensory Integration Disorder. These can provide the necessary sensory input your son / daughter is looking for.
How should I use them?
The use of chew stixx jr. is very self-explanatory. You
simply place one end of the chew stixx jr. into your mouth and bite down
on it, making sure to reach towards your molars and not the front teeth. This
helps to maximize the life of the chew
stixx jr. as well as provide a
better response from the action.
Help improve jaw stability and provide valuable sensory input into the jaw
through biting on a Chew Stixx Jr.